Lana Magnum TWEED - DMC

DMC Magnum TWEED Yarn – Tweed Effect Yarn 400g 840m

74% acrylic 20% wool 6% viscose | 400g – 840m | 5mm needles and crochet hook

📋 Main Features

• Composition74% acrylic, 20% wool, 6% viscose
• Ball Weight400g
• Length840 meters
• Recommended Needles5mm (UK 6, USA 8)
• Recommended Crochet Hook5mm (UK 6, USA H/8)
• Gauge18 stitches × 24 rows for 10×10 cm
• WashingMachine wash 40° gentle cycle
• Ideal forBlankets, ponchos, sweaters, winter accessories
• Estimated Yield1 ball = hat, cowl, or small blanket

🧵 The yarn

DMC's Magnum TWEED Wool is a yarn with a characteristic tweed effect that gives garments a rustic yet refined look. Designed for those seeking a versatile, high-quality yarn, this 400g XXL ball allows you to complete winter projects with fewer joins and a more uniform final result. The colored fibers running through the strand create a delicate chiné effect that is highly prized for sweaters, blankets, and accessories.

With 840 meters of length, this ball offers an exceptional yield: you can create a hat, a cowl, or a small blanket with just one ball. Ideal for working with 5mm needles or a 5mm crochet hook, it works up quickly and ensures even, defined stitches, even for beginners.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 74% acrylic composition ensures durability, ease of care, and affordability without sacrificing quality. Acrylic maintains the garment's shape over time, does not felt, and dries quickly, making it perfect for projects that will be washed frequently, such as blankets and pillows. This synthetic fiber also offers good heat retention, which is essential for winter garments.

The 20% wool adds softness, natural warmth, and breathability, while the 6% viscose gives the yarn a delicate sheen and improves smoothness while working. This combination creates a perfect balance between practicality and comfort: your projects will be warm, soft to the touch, and easy to care for, maintaining their beauty wash after wash.

📦 Ball size and yield

The 400g / 840-meter format is designed to maximize yield and reduce joins in large projects. With just one ball, you can make an adult hat, a generous cowl, or a small baby blanket. For a women's sweater size 42-44, you need about 1 ball, while for a double blanket, 3/4 are needed depending on the density of the chosen stitch.

We always recommend purchasing all the balls needed for the project at once to ensure they come from the same color batch. Variations between different batches, although minimal, can be visible on large surfaces like blankets or sweaters.

🧶 Recommended working

5mm needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they ensure a fabric that is soft yet compact, perfect for garments that need to retain heat without becoming too stiff. With this size, you get a gauge of 18 stitches × 24 rows per 10x10 cm, which allows you to accurately calculate the number of stitches needed for your project. If you prefer a more airy and light fabric, you can try 5.5mm or 6mm needles.

With a 5mm crochet hook, the yarn works up just as well and is perfect for blankets, pillows, bags, and accessories. The yarn structure is durable and does not split while working, making it ideal even for complex stitches like cables or lace patterns. Beginners and experts alike will appreciate the ease of use and the regularity of the stitches.

✨ Why choose Magnum TWEED

Compared to standard 50g or 100g yarns, the 400g XXL format allows you to work on large projects without constant interruptions to change balls. This means fewer knots to hide, less yarn waste, and a cleaner, more professional final result. Furthermore, the tweed effect naturally masks small stitch imperfections, making it perfect even for those still perfecting their technique.

The ability to machine wash it at 40° makes it extremely practical for blankets, pillows, and children's garments that require frequent washing. You won't have to worry about hand washing or garments losing their shape: Magnum TWEED maintains its structure and softness even after numerous washes.

🎨 What you can make

Magnum TWEED is perfect for all kinds of winter projects: warm, cozy blankets, ponchos and capes, oversized sweaters, cardigans, scarves and cowls, beanies and hats, decorative pillows, sturdy bags. The tweed effect adds character to any creation, making it unique and refined.

👩🎨 Who it's for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. The durable structure and smooth working process make it easy to maintain even stitches, while the XXL format allows for completing large projects in less time, ideal for those who want to see concrete results without waiting months. The tweed effect masks small irregularities, which is perfect for those who are still learning.

Those who knit or crochet to sell will appreciate the excellent price-quality ratio and the possibility of creating unique pieces with a well-known brand like DMC. Even those looking for yarn for handmade gifts will find Magnum TWEED the perfect choice: durable, beautiful, and practical.

🧼 Maintenance and Care

• WashingMachine wash 40° gentle cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleGentle spin
• DryingDo not tumble dry, lay flat to dry
• IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place away from heat sources

📌 Important note

The indicated yardage (840m) may have a tolerance of ±5% according to production standards. Colors may vary slightly between different dye lots: for projects requiring multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing the total quantity needed in a single order to ensure color uniformity. Keep the skeins in their original packaging until use to preserve softness and color.

📊 Technical data summary